The Creemore
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Friday, April 10, 2015
Vol. 15 No. 15
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Inside the Echo
Stonewalled
Limekiln, future Bruce Trail attraction PAGE 3
Carrying the torch
SCI gives nod to student and teacher PAGE 6
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TV crew finds comfort food at Creemore Kitchen by Trina Berlo You gotta eat there. When it comes to comfort food, the Food Network’s You Gotta Eat Here is putting Creemore Kitchen on the list of must-eats. A crew spent two days on location at the Mill Street restaurant last week getting to know owners Sam Holwell and Caesar Guinto, while also becoming closely acquainted with some of the restaurant’s signature dishes. “It’s been very delicious,” said host John Catucci. On the first day of filming, chef Guinto prepared a pork belly steam bun, fish sandwich (beer battered with the beer from across the street, notes Catucci) and a sweet corn ice cream sundae. The day was dedicated to interviews, preparing the recipes and taking close ups, the food porn, according to Catucci. On the second day, Creemore Kitchen’s regular customers were invited to partake in a meal during two sittings, with a few people selected to talk on camera about their food. You Gotta Eat Here documents (See “Regulars” on page 3)
Staff photo: Trina Berlo
On the set of the Food Network’s You Gotta Eat Here at Creemore Kitchen is restaurant owners Sam Holwell and Caesar Guinto with host John Catucci.
Hotwired truck causes fire at Stayner business by Trina Berlo A fire broke out at Huronia Auto Service in Stayner Friday, April 3 when a flaming vehicle rolled into the building. “The call came in as a vehicle fire,” said Clearview Township deputy fire chief Roree Payment. “When I arrived the vehicle was actually inside of the building.” He said a flatbed tow truck caught fire and then the engine started and the vehicle, which was in gear, drove through the overhead door, igniting the building. A man who was working alone at the time attempted to put out the flames using two fire extinguishers. Crews were just finishing their ice
water rescue skills training when they were called to the business, located at 207 Industrial Rd. Initially two trucks responded to the call just before 4 p.m. Once the scale of the fire was known, crews from all five Clearview fire stations attended and had the fire under control in about 45 minutes. The male worker was transported to hospital to be assessed for smoke inhalation. The damage to the building, primarily in the garage area, and the tow truck is estimated at $400,000 to $500,000. Because of the high cost of the damages, the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal was called and the Ministry of Labour was also contacted.
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A fire broke out at Huronia Auto Services in Stayner April 3.
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COMMUNITY Calendar
Submit your community events info@creemore.com phone: 705-466-9906 fax: 705-466-9908
This Weekend Saturday, April 11
• Devil’s Glen has partnered up with Squire John’s
to host the 2nd Annual “Locals Day”. The event will bring local skiers and snowboarders to mingle with the members for a day of free demos, cheap lift tickets and plenty of spring sunshine. $20 lift tickets will be offered to residents of Singhampton, Duntroon, Honeywood, Creemore and the Nottawasaga Watershed; there will also be a BBQ on the deck and Creemore on tap. Lifts open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and tickets are available at the main ticket office. • Curiosity House Books welcomes crime and mystery writer Jon Redfern in store for a signing of his new book Children of the Tide at 11 a.m. 178 Mill Street. 705-466-3400.
• Ray's Place Information Session concerning the
Sunday, April 12
• Church Services on page 5. • Emmanuel Presbyterian Church's Gospel Bluegrass
new youth summer opportunity program at 1 p.m. Concert with the band “Rescue Junction” at 1:30 p.m. Call 705-466-5363 to register. th A freewill offering will be taken. For more information • The 15 Know-it-all-Ball Trivia Night at The phone 705-444-6823 or visit www.epcn.ca. 3521 Cty Duntroon Hall, social hour at 6 p.m. Questions Road 124, 3 km. south of Nottawa. begin at 7 p.m. Our unquestionably fun question • Curiosity House Books Closing Art Show Reception night will leave you feeling like a know-it-all and for “Merging Light” – artist Peter Taylor will discuss your ribs sore from laughter and heckling your his process and techniques. 2 to 4 p.m. 178 Mill Street. competition. Bring your own munchies, dress the 705-466-3400. part if you like, $10/head, 8 to a table. No need to • Missionary Reps Speak at Creemore Baptist have a full table – solo brainiacs welcome! Call Church. New Tribes – Philippines, Mission Debbie for reservations or further information at Ventures – South America, Voice of Martyrs – all theduntroonhall@gmail.com or 705-445-7681. over the world. Supper start at 5 p.m. followed by Proceeds go toward upkeep and improvements at the speakers. All welcome. No offerings taken. the Hall. 9025 County Rd 91, Duntroon.
Upcoming Events Wednesday, April 15
• Creemore Horticultural Society Monthly Meeting
at 7:30 p.m. at St Luke’s Anglican Church. Our speaker will be Brent Preston to talk to us about “Urban Gardening”.
Thursday, April 16
• Hummingbird Montessori Open House from 3:30 to
6 p.m. Come visit the facility, tour the classrooms, meet the teachers and learn all about how Montessori can provide the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Now enrolling for pre-school to high school. At Brethren in Christ Church, 1152 6th Concession North, 10 minutes from Creemore, Stayner and Collingwood. Visit our website for directions www.hummingbirdmontessori. ca or call Sherri Jackson at 705-888-1252. • Emmanuel Presbyterian Church's Girls Night Out! at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. Jo-Anne Fleming-Valin will be speaking on “The Aisle Less Travelled”. She will explore the topics of retail therapy, planned obsolescence and alternatives to shopping. For more information, visit www.epcn.ca or phone 705-444-6823. 3521 Cty Road 124, 3 km. south of Nottawa.
Sunday, April 19
• Happy 90 Birthday to Helen Crawford! Her th
family is holding a Birthday Come & Go Tea from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Station on the Green in Creemore. All are welcome to come by and give birthday wishes!
• The Grade 8 NCPS Students’ Bottle Drive to
help cover the cost of their trip to Ottawa in June. Students will be collecting refundable bottles throughout Creemore and surrounding area. Hold onto your beer, wine and liquor bottles, and stay tuned for more details! • CARA (Creemore Area Residents' Association) Annual General Meeting at Station on the Green at 10 a.m. Concerned about recent developments concerning our community? Barry Burton and Thom Paterson will provide an update on local and County issues include the Collingwood Street Bridge rehabilitation. • A Literary Evening for My Friend's House. Join Leacock Medal winner Terry Fallis for an evening discussing his work, self-publishing & finding his way to the top in Canadian writing. Live auction to bid on one-of-a-kind experiences including a weekend in Stratford. Proceeds to My Friend's House. Tickets $30 available at Curiosity House and at door.
Saturday, May 2
• Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka Crime Stoppers
Local Charitable Fundraising Event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wasaga Beach RecPlex (parking lot rain or shine), Mosley Street. Partnering with Shred North Ltd. and invite individuals as well as business the opportunity to have personal/
confidential documents professionally, and safely shredded. Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes, and can take years to fully recover from. • 50th Anniversary Come & Go Tea for Russell & Carol Ferguson at the Dunedin Community Hall from 2 to 4 p.m. Best wishes only. • Annual Fish Fry at Centennial United Church, Stayner (corner of William and Oak) from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Adults $15, children 6-12 - $7.50 Under 6 free. There will be entertainment while you wait! Come and bring family and friends. Whitefish and trout fillets caught right in Georgian Bay with all the trimmings, including homemade pie! A fundraiser to aid the church's work.
Saturday, June 27
• 3rd Annual Creemore Blooms presented by the
Creemore Horticultural Society. “The Garden In June” is the theme. Three independent assessors will review front gardens in the Village to determine which gardens best exemplify this year’s theme. Appraisals will be done the week of June 22 to 26 using the following criteria: gardens should complement the style of the house; be well maintained; use colour, shape & texture; have harmony & balance; and have a good selection of plant material. Start planning now for that winning look.
Monday, April 20
• The Retired Women Teachers of Ontario (Blue
Mtn. Branch) Meeting at St. John’s United Church, Creemore, at 11 a.m. for registration. For further information call Lois 705-428-2880.
Thursday, April 23 to Sun. April 26
• Wasaga Community Theatre presents The Wizard
of Oz at the Wasaga Beach Recplex (1724 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach). Tickets can be purchased at IDA Pharmacy, Major’s Pharmacy, and the Wasaga Beach Recplex Parks and Recreation Window in Wasaga Beach. Advance tickets: Adults $20 and kids 12 and under $15. At the door, Adults $25 and kids 12 and under $20. Dinner Deals for ticket holders before the show visit www.wasagacommunitytheatre.com
Friday, April 24
• The Stayner Heritage Society is proud to present
The Blazing Fiddles! This internationally known musical group will provide a lively and energetic show. This event will begin at 8 p.m. at the Clearview Community Church on Airport Road, Stayner. Tickets will be $25.00 and will be available from members of the Society. You can also call 705-428-2540 or visit www.staynerheritagesociety.com and click on SHS Upcoming Events.
Saturday, April 25
• Dunedin’s Annual Fisherman’s Breakfast and
Bake Sale from 7 to 10:30 a.m. at Dunedin Hall. The event has marked the opening of fishing season for over 25 years, and attracts hundreds of people for its great home-cooked breakfast and spectacular baked goods.
Help Make a Difference to Healthcare in Your Community The complexity of healthcare is increasing and now more than ever, strong, strategic governance leadership is required. The Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (G&M) is seeking dynamic candidates for positions on the Board of Trustees. The Board is composed of volunteers from the four municipalities served by the Hospital – Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Clearview and The Blue Mountains. Ultimate accountability for the services provided by the hospital is held by the Board of Trustees. Working in partnership with the senior management team of the hospital, the Board provides oversight of operations, foresight in terms of planning for the future and insight to ensure the right questions are being asked. New members are being sought to be a part of this Board for the term commencing June 2015 (following our Annual General Meeting on June 25, 2015). Board members are expected to be responsible for making decisions in the best interest of the hospital corporation, as well as the broader health care system. Integration of services locally and regionally is a key direction the hospital is taking to better support the health care needs of our community. Board members are expected to be active members of the team, have the ability to think strategically and communicate effectively. The hospital is currently seeking candidates who, preferably although not necessarily, have had previous not-for-profit board experience or skills in the area of finance, legal or governance. Interested individuals can submit a resumé by April 24, 2015 to stevensj@cgmh.on.ca. For further information, contact Jennifer Stevens, Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees at 705-445-2550 ext 8303 or visit our website at www.cgmh.on.ca.
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Local artifact brought into the limelight by Trina Berlo With a little community support, a hidden gem could become a local attraction. A landowner and a group of volunteers are working to stabilize an old limekiln with the intention of sharing it with the public. The kiln, located on the property of Bill Franks near Duntroon, is located just 50 metres off the Bruce Trail. Dick Edwards, a Bruce Trail member who is volunteering to help with the kiln project, said trail officials are willing to extend a short side trail to the site but in order to make the limekiln site safe for visitors there is much work that needs to be done. “It’s extremely well constructed for the fact that it’s more than 100 years old. I have seen a number of them along the escarpment and most of them are nothing more than a pile of rubble but this is an amazing structure,” said Edwards. All the work is expected to cost more than $20,000 but since fundraising
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An old limekiln close to the Bruce Trail in Duntroon is being stabilized in order to make it safe for public access. began in the fall, some donations have come in. About $13,000 is still needed to pay for the masonry work that needs to be done.
At one time, there were several limekilns in the area. Like a huge outdoor fireplace, this kiln is about 20 feet deep and is thought
to have been built in the mid 1800s. Limestone rocks were layered with wood into a tall silo type structure and then set on fire. When the fire died down after several days, a powdered lime remained. It was transported by horse and wagon along dirt roads to Glen Huron to be weighed and then sent on to the local train station. From there it was delivered to Toronto where it would be used in construction, especially to make cement. Edwards commends Franks for being community minded and willing to open his property to hikers and other visitors in the future. “He has this historic structure and he would like to have it open for everyone to see,” said Edwards. “It’s going to become a tourist attraction in Clearview.” He said the site will not open until it is safe for visitors. It is hoped that the stabilization work can begin this summer. To donate, contact Dick Edwards at 705-445-5849 or Bill Franks at 705-445-4006.
Regulars attest to why you gotta eat at Creemore Kitchen (Continued from page 1) Catucci’s quest to find the best in local favourites throughout Canada and parts of the United States. “It’s a national showcase for these restaurants. These are not chains. These are the mom-and-pop shops – or in this case pop-and-pop,” said Catucci. “It’s a great way to showcase local business and places that make delicious stick-toyour-ribs comfort food.” Guinto said he doesn’t know exactly how Creemore Kitchen was selected for the show but when producers called last year, he was happy to accept. “It’s a great experience for me. John was really easy to work with. It’s not an
easy thing to be on camera but the crew and John have been great,” said Guinto. Creemore Kitchen opened almost two years ago with a mission to create simple good food with local and seasonal ingredients. Guinto has been a chef for more than 25 years and was executive chef at the Royal Ontario Museum before moving to Creemore. In the end, Creemore Kitchen will be featured with two other dining hot spots in a 30-minute segment as part of the show’s current season. It is not known when the episode will air. New episodes air every Friday at 9 p.m. EST, on Food Network Canada.
Pedestrian struck in Creemore A woman was struck by a vehicle Tuesday, April 7 at the corner of Collingwood and Elizabeth streets in Creemore. A westbound vehicle struck the woman, who was crossing Elizabeth St. W., while going about 20 km/h.
The victim was conscious and alert, but was taken to hospital as a precaution, said deputy fire chief Roree Payment. Emergency crews were called at about 5:35 p.m. Police have yet to say if charges will be laid.
Staff photo: Trina Berlo
The Food Network's You Gotta Eat Here host John Catucci talks with Matthew Fuller about Creemore Kitchen's pork belly steam bun.
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Opinion Editorial
Let your neighbour be the guide
Tourists may not care about geographical boundaries but they do have to pee. In planning for a new visitor’s centre, Clearview Township hosted a brainstorming session Wednesday night, facilitated by Christine Armstrong of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. One of the first goals to float to the surface is that the new visitor’s centre should have nice clean public washrooms. We agree. Nice clean public washrooms are something every community should have. But let’s stop there. Township officials are considering using grant money to pay two summer employees, one to man a visitor’s centre and one as a tourism coordinator. The former Co-op building beside Station Park has been considered as a possible location. There is huge potential for some kind of tourist information centre at this location, including washrooms, but we don’t think it needs to be staffed. It can be welcoming, accommodating and informative without the headache and possible future expense of training and hiring. The centre should be designed to be unmanned so that its usefulness can be expanded beyond a twomonth summer period. An eye-catching display with maps and images highlighting Clearview’s best features while referring people to online resources for more information may be just as effective in getting people to stay a while or make a detour to another part of the township. It also makes sense to use the Co-op building for something that would be useful during regularly scheduled downtown events like Music in the Park and downtown weekend festivals. They are not so much tourist attractions as events to which people may visit while hosting friends from out of town. Those people already have tour guides but they will need to use the bathroom and fill up a water bottle. We learned at the meeting that residents are the best ambassadors for tourism. Residents are critically important to tourism development, said Anderson. The frontline workers, she said, are the waiters and gas station attendants working in the township. She said the township should be prepared to get people at the visitor’s centre asking about Wasaga Beach and Blue Mountain. Clearview has much to offer but its most likely that people who come to Clearview already have a destination in mind and the other portion is visiting friends and relatives. Some people will stop in Stayner while driving through, some of them will fall in love with it and come back time and again. It’s just hard to believe that a visitor’s centre will make a huge difference. We can’t help but see the irony in the fact that kitty corner to the possible new site of the visitor’s centre, the main branch of the Clearview Public Library sits rotting away. Libraries have bathrooms too.
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The way we were
Ruth Barber is able to identify all but one of the Creemore baseball playes pictured above. Top Row, from left: Coach Lew Cherry, Rupe Weir, John Weir, Bob McMullen, Bill Gowan, trainer Oar Machesney. Middle: Ray Miller, Norm Gowan, Bob Mackey, Bert Corbet. Front row: Norm Barber, Carl Gowan, the mystery man and John Thomson. Contact the Echo if you know the name of the man second from right and if you have photos of the old Thomson lumber mill.
No one more powerful in the township than the clerk
Editor: So Mulmur Clerk Terry Horner has made the “Sunshine List” for government employees who earn over $100,000. I’m not surprised, as he must have been hovering in that vicinity for many years. I suppose congratulations are in order when one joins (what used to be) an exclusive club – not just to acknowledge Mr. Horner’s lofty financial position, but also his longevity working for the Township, as he will surpass his predecessor Elmer Reid’s 40 years of service during this council’s term. Of course, Mr. Reid never made that kind of money, even though he remained clerk/treasurer the whole time (Mr. Horner was relieved of his treasurer’s responsibilities years ago). Mr. Reid was a fine writer, authoring one book on Mulmur’s history and contributing to another. His unpublished memoirs are revealing, and I would like to quote from them: “I decided to retire when I had reached the 40 years on July 1, 1977, and faced the question that confronts you – who will take over my job? What will he be like? Will he be a person who will preserve what I have built up, or will he change everything? Will he be able to advise and guide the council and keep them out of trouble, or will he make a mess of everything? I remember an aged ratepayer asking me who had been appointed, and when I told him he said “Well, I don’t know this Terry, but if he is anything like his father or his grandfather, he is all right.” There is no one more powerful in the township than
the clerk, and Mr. Horner has certainly left his stamp during his lengthy term. Perhaps he will take up the pen after he decides to retire, and will add his views on his legacy to the township’s history. Or maybe he will leave it to others to comment on this, and to answer the questions posed by Mr. Reid almost 40 years ago. Carl Tafel, Township of Mulmur.
Bill C-51 is dangerous and anti-democratic Editor: The Harper government has admitted that Bill C-51 is flawed and they intend to make it law regardless. I believe it’s more than flawed. I believe that it is dangerous and anti-democratic. I don’t like that our intelligence community has the least oversight in the developed world. I oppose expanding their powers with no oversight built in. This bill will lead to dragnet surveillance on Canadians by Canadians and that information shared with foreign governments. In a world where innocent Canadian Maher Arar was rendered to be tortured without cause I believe we should all be worried. In the US this form of dragnet surveillance resulted in only halting one terrorist plot. A “plot” to send money to a terrorist organization. Stephen Harper himself has stated that this form of surveillance is ineffective. I don’t want a Stasi style organization in Canada and I fear we are failing to debate the bill that would lead to it. In its present form C-51 must be withdrawn. For my vote increased powers must be paired with increased oversight and accountability. Garret Lawlor, Collingwood.
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Researchers could be calling, for health study
Taking up the challenge, 5 days on $8.75
Editor: Researchers from McMaster University, together with a national team of academics, are conducting the 2014 Ontario Child Health Study in communities across the province. Statistics Canada is inviting 13,500 families from across 180 communities to participate in the study. The purpose of the study is to collect up-to-date information about children’s mental health in Ontario, which in turn will help Ontario to understand how schools and neighbourhoods influence the mental health of children and youth. This information will also assist in assessing how well services in Ontario are responding to these needs. A previous study of child and youth health resulted in the development of a number of community-based programs to support families and promote positive development in children, including the Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program and the Ontario Early Years Centres. However, the last study was done more than 30 years ago, and the widening gap in income and other changes in our population mean that we need updated and accurate information about child and youth mental health to help make decisions about programs and services. This is a chance to be heard and by being heard, to contribute to a study that will help Ontario to make decisions to improve the lives of all children and youth in the years to come. This study will only be successful if families such as yours choose to participate. Dr. Lisa Simon, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
by Trina Berlo A fundraising campaign designed to give people a taste of what it’s like to live below the poverty line will benefit Creemore-based Tin Roof Global. During the Live Below the Line Challenge participants attempt to feed themselves on $1.75 per day for five days. The amount is based on the World Bank’s definition of the extreme poverty line, converted to Canadian dollars and adjusted for inflation, except those living in true poverty would have to pay for all living expenses with the same amount. The point is to raise awareness about the 1.2 billion people in the world who are living in extreme poverty and raise money for organizations working to raise people out of poverty. The campaign is an initiative of the Global Poverty Project, an international organization that is working to end extreme poverty by 2030, through advocacy and education. Tin Roof Global is one of 11 organizations for which people can collect pledges. The organization’s founder and executive director John Millar is participating in the challenge from April 27 to May 1. Taking up the challenge with Millar is his wife Emily Worts, co-workers Brad Holden and Carli Lang and firefighter Jon Tamlin, along with others who have selected Tin Roof Global as their charity of choice. “It’s a really good challenge,” said Millar. “It allows you to relate to extreme poverty first hand. You’re not experiencing it but you can relate to it.” Already, he is thinking about food in a different way, about the value of everything he consumes. Like people
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Young participants in Tin Roof Global’s water education program at Temagami First Nation spray water on a model watershed to see how it flows and picks up potential contaminants on its way into tributaries, rivers and lakes. living in poverty, he will have to be resourceful in finding ways to eat. He said he expects to become aware just how food and nutrition affects mood and other elements of daily life. “You may have a need or a want but can’t adequately satiate it,” said Millar. Donations to Tin Roof Global will go toward its ongoing mission to provide clean, safe water to those who need it and educate students about the importance of healthy watersheds close to home. The organization is now working to install its ninth water harvesting system in Uganda. The rainwater collection systems are installed at schools and collect 200,000 to 300,000 litres of water during the country’s two rainy seasons to provide drinking water for the students. Millar said clean
water makes for a healthier and more productive learning environment. Tin Roof Global also works with Canada’s First Nations communities to improve water quality through water science training. One in five First Nation communities are under a boil-water advisory, said Millar. Tin Roof Global also offers water stewardship workshops for students in Grades 7-8, covering wetlands, watersheds and water issues relating to quarries and landfills. Others are encouraged to participate and donate. Visit www.livebelowtheline. com. To donate, choose Canada, scroll down to ‘all partners’ and then choose Tin Roof Global. For more information about Tin Roof Global, visit tinroofglobal.com.
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Friday, April 10, 2015
SCI students select Pan Am Games torchbearers
by Trina Berlo The SCI student body has spoken. It has selected Grade 10 student Jake Underhill and teacher Holly Polasek as Pan Am Games torchbearers when the relay comes through Stayner on June 11. “We are very excited to have Stayner Collegiate so well represented,” said SCI principal Janice Ellerby. “It was a difficult selection, with so many of our staff and students representing the core characteristics of the relay – community, celebration, participation and pride.” Both Underhill and Polasek said they were surprised and honoured to be chosen, but at the same time they were a little scared. “I was a little worried but super excited and happy,” said Polasek. They were wondering what distance they would have to run with the torch but it turns out its only 200 metres. “I was wondering if I should start training,” said Underhill laughing. He already participates in almost every sport in and outside of school, including hockey, soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton and golf. Vice principal Debbie Prairie said Underhill is a good school representative as he is an all around student, academically and athletically. Polasek admits she is one of the most competitive teachers at the school and gets involved whether in sports or spirit days. An SCI graduate, she is head of the
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Holly Polasek and Jake Underhill have been selected as torchbearers during the Pan Am Games torch relay when it comes to Stayner Collegiate Institute on June 11. math department and runs a school math contest in addition to coaching senior girls’ and boys’ volleyball,
senior tennis and girls’ softball. Stayner Collegiate Institute will be one of the stops on the torch relay
June 11. The day’s activities are still in the planning stages.
ATTENTION CLEARVIEW RESIDENTS EVERYWHERE!
Save Our Bridge Save Our Heritage Save Our $1,000,000.00 YOU CAN HELP SAVE THIS BRIDGE
Scheduled For DESTRUCTION And REPLACEMENT SUMMER 2015 ATTEND COUNCIL MON. April 13, 6 PM
Clearview Council has an Option to save this Historic. Iconic Part Of our Heritage
Collingwood Street Bridge c.1913 (100 years old)
This is our LAST chance to save our bridge and $1,000,000.00
V i your supportt for Voice f restoration t ti att Clearview Cl i Council C il Mon. M April A il 13, 13 6 PM Call your Councillor, Tell them NO
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puddlejumpers Devil's Glen held its annual puddle jump on Saturday,
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Hip hop dancers take first prize Creemore hip-hop dancers Evan Durish and Deacon Gunn-Gauthier, along with Jacob Lindsay of Alliston, competed at the Fever International Dance Championship March 29 and walked away with first place in their category and third overall for their “Knights of Shame” hip-hop routine, choreographed by Jennifer Brinston
from The Dance Workshop in Alliston. Durish and Gunn-Gauthier have been competing in various genres of dance for a few years but this was their first competition outside of Simcoe County and their first international competition, made possible thanks to the leadership and hard work of Colleen Brinston, new owner of The Dance Workshop.
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Jacob Lindsay (from left), Jennifer Brinston (choreographer), Evan Durish and Deacon Gunn-Gauthier (in front) have won first place at an international dance competition.
Creemore Tennis Club gets swinging by Alex Hargrave The Creemore Tennis Club continues to promote the game. Local tennis enthusiast Geoff Ayton is the chief organizer and is the contact if you are interested in learning more about playing tennis here or enrolling in programs. His e-mail is gwayton@ rogers.com. May 23 is the starting date for the six-week program at the Creemore courts. The club is working with Simcoe Tennis again this year to provide certified coaches for all of the programs.
Junior Play n’ Learn
Junior Play n’ Learn Under 9 and Under 14 play on full court using modified tennis balls. The 60-minute lesson includes technique, tactic, physical development and actual match play. The game based approach is used in allowing players to find their own solutions to challenges. It’s held Saturday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. for Under 9 and from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. for Under 14.
Adult Play n’ Learn
For beginners and Intermediates. Learn basic fundamentals in an active environment. Coaches will focus on all basic strokes in terms of grip, setup, impact and follow through as well as footwork and basic singles and doubles tactic. Offered Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Adult Cardio Tennis
Set to music players will be run through a series of high tempo hitting and running drills. Cardio tennis is a fun way for players of every level to get their heart racing and improve their fitness. Offered Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Summer Camp
Kids aged 6-13 enjoy a half-day of action on the courts in our all-new Smash Tennis Camps. Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until noon with wet weather planning in place so we never miss a day. Week one is July 6-10. Individual lessons can be arranged with the coach. Nets at the Creemore courts are planned to go up Saturday, April 18. Anyone interested in helping set up should contact Geoff or show up at the courts with tennis racquet in hand. Simcoe County Tennis also has a mixed adult tennis league playing around the region Thursdays this summer, starting June 4. Go to simcoetennis.ca for more information. In provincial hockey, Alliston Hornets find themselves in trouble once again. The Hornets are contesting for an Ontario Junior C hockey championship against the Port Hope Panthers in semi-final action but have lost the first three games, 4-1, 5-3, and 2-1. A fourth win by the Panthers move them to the finals against either Essex 73s or Ayr Centennials. Essex leads 3-1 and appears destined to reach the finals. The Panthers, on the other hand, need to finish Alliston off or they could be in trouble. Alliston was down 3-0 to against the Walkerton Hawks in the previous round. They won the series 4-3. Port Hope played Wednesday night so the outcome will be know before this report is published. At the Junior B level, four teams remain in the hunt for a Sutherland Cup: Elmira versus Lasalle and Caledonia against Leamington. A league higher, OJHL, Kingston Voyageurs and Toronto Patriots play off in the finals.
Sadie Finkelstein, 11, will be showing off her skills this weekend in Windsor at the Ontario Women’s Provincial Gymnastics Championships. Finkelstein, along with seven teammates from Infinity Gymnastics in Utopia qualified during the past season in the top 32 of their age and skill level categories. They will now face off against the best gymnasts in the province. “It’s quite an accomplishment for Infinity Gymnastics in their first year of operation,” said head coach Michelle Pothier. The women’s provincial team trains 18-20 hours per week for 48 weeks
of the year, a serious commitment for some very young and very talented athletes. Athletes will be looking for personal bests, top finishes and good all around scores, which will enable them to move up levels for the next season. “It’s a very remarkable thing these girls do, I think all children should have this kind of passion for something, art, music, sport. The drive to move forward makes them truly inspiring,” said Pothier. The Ontario Provincial Championships take place at the St. Denis Sports Centre in Windsor April 9-12.
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A perfect storm Jean Vanier High School recently hosted the 5th Annual Storm Classic Jr. Hockey Tournament, a two-day event that includes schools from both boards in the Simcoe region. The tournament has gained momentum over the years and now has a waiting list of teams looking to enter the tournament. Jean Vanier and CCI were both undefeated during round robin play and seemed destined to meet in the finals. The Fighting Owls defeated Stayner in the first semi-final match while the Vanier Storm defeated the St. Peter’s Panthers. In the Championship game, the Storm was firing on all cylinders as they took a 4-0 lead to the third period. CCI would score a quick one in the third and then add another after pulling the goalie to make it a two-goal game. The Fighting Owls would continue to press after pulling their goalie but the Storm would add two empty net goals and claim the championship with a 6-2 victory. Congratulations to both teams for some highly entertaining hockey.
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Big Heart Seniors Casino Rama bus trip is a go
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Gorm Highlanders will entertain, followed by a dance band. A silent auction will be held throughout the evening. Tickets cost $30 and are available by calling Tim Armour at 705-466-3009.
Study up for the Duntroon Hall’s Know-It-All-Ball Saturday, April 11. Participants put their brains to the test during the annual trivia night. Social hour starts at 6 p.m. Trivia starts at 7 p.m. The bar will be open. Bring your own munchies. Admission costs $10 per person head and there is a limit of eight to a table. No need to have a full table and solo brainiacs are welcome. All ages are welcome. For reservations or for more information, contact Debbie at theduntroonhall@gmail.com or 705445-7681. Proceeds go toward upkeep and improvements at the hall.
Wizard of Oz
Wasaga Community Theatre is staging the Wizard of Oz April 23-25. The classic family friendly musical showcases talented actors of all ages, including Clearview residents. Clearview Township resident Beyonca Gallant, a 17-year-old Jean Vanier High School Student stars as Dorothy. Showtimes are 8 p.m. all three days with an additional matinee on Saturday, April 25 at 2 p.m. at the Wasaga Beach RecPlex. Tickets can be purchased at IDA Pharmacy, Major’s Pharmacy, and the Recplex Parks and Recreation Window in Wasaga Beach and at U-Pick Parties in Collingwood. Advance tickets cost $20 for adults, and $15 for Kids 12 and under. At the door, tickets cost $25 for Adults, and $20 for Kids 12 and under. The RecPlex is located at 1724 Mosley Street in Wasaga Beach.
Spring Fling
The 2015 Spring Fling, a fundraiser for the Beinn Gorm Highlanders, takes place at the Legion in Collingwood on Saturday, April 18. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and a roast beef dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. Haggis will also be on the menu, for those interested. A dance is set to start at 8:45 p.m. The 30-plus members of the Beinn
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90th Birthday Come & Go Tea for Helen Crawford on Sunday, April 19 at the Station on the Green from 1 to 3 p.m. All are welcome to come by and give birthday wishes!
Elliott Painting and Decorating, over 30 years experience with excellent references. Booking for 2015 for interior painting/ wall papering. Call for free estimate 705466-2356
50th Anniversary Come & Go Tea for Russell & Carol Ferguson on Saturday, May 2 at the Dunedin Community Hall from 2 to 4 p.m. Best wishes only.
Experienced Computer Technician new to the community and ready to help with your home computer. Specializing in upgrades, anti-virus and general trouble shooting. Contact Brad at 705-434-8236 or email brad.garbs@gmail.com.
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Cybergnomes clean up at regionals by Trina Berlo The Cybergnomes have returned from Calgary with a second place finish at the Western Canada FIRST Robotics Canada Regional meet. Clearview Township’s competitive robotics team collected enough points to solidify a spot among the best teams in the region April 2-4. During the 2015 season, robotics teams from all over the world have been testing their skills in a trashthemed challenge dubbed Recycle Rush. Participating teams are provided kits at the beginning of the season with which to build their robots. This year’s robots are designed to stack containers and put pool noodles, representing trash, into recycling containers, all with the goal of accumulating points. Points can also be gained when human players throw the pool noodles into the opposing team’s side of the arena. The Cybergnomes’ Jordan Brundrette has the best arm in the world when it comes to throwing pool noodles, earning him the highest human player score in the competition. In Calgary, The Cybergnomes made it to the finals and the team was working on executing a winning strategy to remove the opposing team’s recycling bins, giving them more chances to stack and leaving their opponent with fewer chances to score. Lead mentor Gary Page said that’s when a chain broke and the robot fell over. “It was okay,” said Page. “It actually added some excitement.” The signature move that allows The Cybergnomes to steal the bins is what caught the eye of the winning team late last month during another regional competition in North Bay. At the end of the qualifiers, The
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Members of the Cybergnomes are heading to the FIRST Robotics world championships in St. Louis, Missouri April 22-25 after impressive finishes at two regional competitions. Right: The Cybergnomes' bot performs its signature move to steal the opponent's recycling bins.
Cybergnomes were ranked 21st but when it came time for alliances to be formed heading into the finals, they were chosen to join forces with the top two teams. Their team won first place, meaning they will advance to the world championships later this month. In North Bay, Taylor Jacksch was given the Dean’s List Award by FIRST Robotics after being nominated by his teammates for his dedication, commitment and his personification
o f F I R S T ’s ( F o r I n s p i r a t i o n and Recognition of Science and Technology) ideals through education initiatives. Having advanced to the worlds, the team continues its fundraising efforts.
Individuals and businesses willing to help the team through donations and partnerships are asked to contact Gary Page at 705-888-0731 or page. graphics@sympatico.ca. Visit www.cybergnomes.ca.